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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,124.46, 1,183,862.07 and 368,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,124.46, 1,183,862.07 and 368,170.70 is: 552,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,124.46 : 1,183,862.07 = 368,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,124.46/1,183,862.07 = 368,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,124.46x = 1,183,862.07 × 368,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,124.46x = 435,863,321,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,863,321,096.04/789,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,337.87

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